Name: Chicken Fajita Rice Casserole Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked rice; 2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded; 1 red bell pepper, sliced; 1 green bell pepper, sliced; 1 onion, sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a mix); Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish; Lime wedges, for serving

Chicken Fajita Rice Casserole Recipe

Hannah Ahn Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Chicken Fajita Rice Casserole

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 45 minutes

Total: 60 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2 cups cooked rice
2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a mix)
Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large skillet, sauté the peppers, onion, and garlic over medium heat until soft and slightly charred.
Add the shredded chicken, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
In a greased casserole dish, layer half of the cooked rice, followed by half of the chicken and pepper mixture. Repeat the layers.
Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.